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United States Patent | 6,066,132 |
Chen ,   et al. | May 23, 2000 |
An intrauterine ablation device having a catheter, a handle, and a distensible bladder. The catheter contains a joint such that the catheter may be articulated to facilitate access into the uterus.
Inventors: | Chen; Chao (Edison, NJ); Skula; E. Richard (Wayne, NJ) |
Assignee: | Ethicon, Inc. (Somerville, NJ) |
Appl. No.: | 107631 |
Filed: | June 30, 1998 |
Current U.S. Class: | 606/28; 604/530; 606/21; 607/105; 607/113 |
Intern'l Class: | A61B 018/04 |
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